The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) stands firm on its family policy during overseas tours. His statement comes after Virat Kohli’s remark about the players having their families with them during international matches. In the event organised by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Kohli voiced a collective sentiment of the Indian squad.
Virat Kohli’s Remark On Family Policy
“If you ask any player, do you want your family to be around you all the time? They’ll be like, yes. I don’t want to go to my room and just sit alone and sulk. I want to be able to be normal. And then you can really treat your game as something that is a responsibility. You finish that responsibility, and you come back to life,” Kohli had said.
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“The Policy Will Remain Intact”: Says BCCI Secretary
The BCCI secretary made it clear that there are no immediate changes in the guidelines which means that there will be restrictions on the family.
“At this stage, the current policy will remain intact, as it is of paramount importance to both the nation and our institution, the BCCI. The BCCI recognises that there may be some resentment or differing opinions, as in a democratic setup, people are entitled to express their views. The policy is applied uniformly to all team members – players, coaches, managers, support staff, and everyone involved – and has been implemented with the best interests of everyone in mind,” Devajit Saikia told Cricbuzz.
The Family Policy Has Been There For Long
“This policy has not been formulated overnight; it has been in place for decades, dating back to the playing days of our president, Roger Binny – and possibly even earlier. The new policy is an amendment of the previous one, with additional provisions regarding players’ presence at practice sessions, match schedules, tours, luggage, team movements, and other ancillary activities, all aimed at the objective of team cohesion and unity,” he stated.
Even though BCCI remains absolutely firm, Devajit Saikia assured that the board might consider making exceptions depending on the case and ensuring necessary accommodations when required.
